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Forest Staff Attacked by Encroachers in Gudi Forest Range, 8 Injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 12:31 PM
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A team of 45 forest guards on patrol in the Gudi Forest Range faced a violent assault from encroachers, resulting in injuries to eight personnel. The attackers used slings, stones, and sticks.
In the Gudi Forest Range of Madhya Pradesh, a team of approximately 45 forest guards conducting routine patrols was subjected to a brutal attack by encroachers on Sunday morning. The incident occurred in compartments 748-749 of the Ama Khujri beat.
Pre-empting the forest department's presence, individuals who had allegedly laid in wait launched a surprise assault. The attackers employed weapons including slings, stones, and sticks, leading to injuries among eight forest guards. The severity of the attack necessitated a significant response, though specific details regarding the duration of the assault and the arrival of further assistance were not immediately available from the initial report.
Pre-empting the forest department's presence, individuals who had allegedly laid in wait launched a surprise assault. The attackers employed weapons including slings, stones, and sticks, leading to injuries among eight forest guards. The severity of the attack necessitated a significant response, though specific details regarding the duration of the assault and the arrival of further assistance were not immediately available from the initial report.